I am a Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist for both adults and young people and provide CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) supervision on request. I am a supervisor on the CBT for Children and Young People IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) training programme at the University of Exeter.

I practised in the NHS from my qualification in 1986 as a Registered Mental Health Nurse. I worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for 35 years, which involved the assessment and intervention of young people to meet their mental health needs. My role included participating in a Family Therapy team, as well as offering Group Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy. I later worked as a Clinical Team Manager. I retired from the NHS in 2019.

Throughout my many years of clinical practice, I have been informed by the following psychological therapy modalities: psychodynamic, systemic, and group analytic psychotherapy. I believe that good engagement and a strong therapeutic relationship are key to any therapy, and this principle also underpins my Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy work. CBT has been found to be effective in helping adults and young people with a wide range of problems, including: low self-esteem, depression, anxiety problems, obsessive-compulsive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

I am Accredited with the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP): babcp.com

Qualifications

• Postgraduate Diploma in Evidence-based Psychological Therapies (CBT).
• Postgraduate Certificate in Clinical Supervision of Evidence-based Psychological Therapies (CBT)
• Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMHN) – Retired (2022)

Other significant courses

• Introduction to Group Analysis (1 year)
• Introduction to Family Therapy & Intermediate Level Family Therapy Training (18 months)
• Cognitive Remediation Therapy training
• Introductory CBT course – 6 months course (pre PG-Dip)
• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (8-session programme)
• CPD- Various one day skills workshops each year.
• Mandatory training including safeguarding for both Children and Adults.

Contact Details:

Email: veronicacrosscbt@gmail.com   Mobile: 07867367914   

Fees: £65 per hour – enquire regarding concession rates.